Carolina Blue vs. Tennessee Orange — that’s the College World Series matchup on deck for Sunday night.
The Tar Heels and the Volunteers square off in Omaha tonight in the winner’s bracket battle after each squad won their respective opening-round game.
No. 1 Tennessee showcased its high-powered offense on Friday night, taking down No. 8 Florida State in a 12-11 slugfest. The Vols came back from down 11-7 in the eighth inning to put the Seminoles on the brink of elimination. Outfielder Dylan Dreiling and first baseman Blake Burke each knocked in three runs apiece, and Christian Moore hit for the cycle in a five-hit outing.
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No. 4 North Carolina also picked up a win on Friday night, as outfielder Vance Honeycutt hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to take out No. 12 Virginia 3-2. The UNC pitching staff gave up just five hits in its 2024 College World Series debut.
A win on Sunday night for either Tennessee or North Carolina puts the respective squad one more victory away from a spot in the College World Series finals. Meanwhile, a loss won’t end either team’s time in Omaha. Instead, it will set up a matchup in the loser’s bracket against No. 8. Florida State
The Sporting News is tracking live scores and highlights from Sunday’s College World Series game between Tennessee and North Carolina. Follow for updates throughout the game.
UNC vs. Tennessee baseball score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F | |
| North Carolina | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tennessee | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
UNC vs. Tennessee live updates, highlights from College World Series
(All times Eastern)
7:24 p.m. End bottom first: Shea Sprague responds with a quick, three-batter inning of his own for the Tar Heels. After a groundout to Christian Moore, he strikes out Blake Burke and Billy Amick to end the first inning.
7:13 p.m. End top first: Three up, three down to start off the day for Drew Beam and the Volunteers. He strikes out Vance Honeycutt looking, strikes out Casey Cook swinging and then forces a groundout to Parks Harber
Pregame
6:45 p.m.: The winner of Tennessee vs. North Carolina can be in the driver’s seat for the College World Series. Whoever wins tonight will be one more victory away from a spot in the finals. However, a loss results in the demotion to the loser’s bracket, where No. 8. Florida State awaits after a win over Virginia to stay alive.
5:45 p.m.: Here’s a look at the starting pitchers and lineups for the two teams on Sunday:
North Carolina
- Vance Honeycutt (CF)
- Casey Cook (LF)
- Parks Harber (1B)
- Anthony Donofrio (RF)
- Gavin Gallaher (3B)
- Luke Stevenson (C)
- Jackson Van De Brake (DH)
- Alex Madera (2B)
- Colby Wilkerson (SS
P: Shea Sprague
Tennessee
- Christian Moore (2B)
- Blake Burke (1B)
- Billy Amick (3B)
- Dylan Dreiling (LF)
- Hunter Ensley (CF)
- Kavares Tears (SS)
- Dean Curley (SS)
- Reese Chapman (DH)
- Cal Stark (C)
P: Drew Beam
How to watch UNC vs. Tennessee
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
UNC vs. Tennessee will be carried on ESPN2. Those hoping to stream the game can find it on ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
College World Series schedule
Friday, June 14
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | North Carolina 3, Virginia 2 | — | — |
| Game 2 | Tennessee 12, Florida State 11 | — | — |
Saturday, June 15
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Kentucky 5, NC State 4 | — | — |
| Game 4 | Texas A&M 3, Florida 2 | — | — |
Sunday, June 16
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Virginia vs. Florida State | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 6 | North Carolina vs. Tennessee | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Monday, June 17
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | NC State vs. Florida | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 8 | Kentucky vs. Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Tuesday, June 18
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 9 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 10 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, June 19
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 11 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 12 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, June 20
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 13 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| *Game 14 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, June 22
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 1 | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Sunday, June 23
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 2 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
Monday, June 24
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *CWS Finals Game 3 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
